2022 Charlotte FC Game Thread

[MillionDollarCam]

Just now, MechaZain said:

Atrocious game from him. Almost gave up another one earlier with all the lazy passes back to the keeper.

I was going to say earlier that LB is a weakness for this team. Mora hasn’t impressed at all and it’s clear at this point that Fuchs cannot play LB in a back four. He can play inside or LCB in a 3-5-2 or a similar formation with WB’s but he simply can’t keep up with the pace of wingers when he’s isolated as a LB.

[Carl Spackler]

The Charlottest way to Charlotte away a game. They’re officially a David Tepper Team now. Can’t even enjoy a goal bc of the choke. 

[Borat]

Atlanta fan – I attended the game. Actually entered the Benz with with CFC fans, who were out in surprising force and lively throughout (drums, banners, chants, etc.).

Kahlina put in a MOTM performance – fantastic showing. Entire stadium was buzzing after a few of those saves.  Fuchs is obviously (still) a classy player, but he doesn't have the pace to play out wide in the MLS anymore. 

Edited March 14, 2022 by Borat

[MillionDollarCam]

6 minutes ago, Borat said:

Atlanta fan – I attended the game. Actually entered the Benz with with CFC fans, who were out in surprising force and lively throughout (drums, banners, chants, etc.).

Kahlina put in a MOTM performance – fantastic showing. Entire stadium was buzzing after a few of those saves.  Fuchs is obviously (still) a classy player, but he doesn't have the pace to play out wide in the MLS anymore. 

Good match, we’ll see you again soon!

[hepcat]

3 hours ago, Carl Spackler said:

The Charlottest way to Charlotte away a game. They’re officially a David Tepper Team now. Can’t even enjoy a goal bc of the choke. 

lol too true Charlotte sports are cursed by second rate Jerry Jones 

[yasuhara2241]

I am super excited for this team. A year ago I would never have been watching MLS and now I have a team to route for! Ben Bender is going to be a fantastic player for us until he gets shipped off to Europe. I am excited to see his growth. I was super impressed as a rookie he was doing corners on both sides. I have no expectations from this team this year and hell probably next year but they looked worlds better in the 2nd half than the 1st. This team will grow and when we get more speed on the wings and more consistent play in the middle we are going to be fun to watch! 

[MillionDollarCam]

2 hours ago, yasuhara2241 said:

I am super excited for this team. A year ago I would never have been watching MLS and now I have a team to route for! Ben Bender is going to be a fantastic player for us until he gets shipped off to Europe. I am excited to see his growth. I was super impressed as a rookie he was doing corners on both sides. I have no expectations from this team this year and hell probably next year but they looked worlds better in the 2nd half than the 1st. This team will grow and when we get more speed on the wings and more consistent play in the middle we are going to be fun to watch! 

There’s some talent there.

We have two roster slots open heading into the summer transfer window which is the big window for European transfers.

It will be interesting to see what this team looks like in mid July.

[MtnJax]

If they can find a better LB than Fuchs and maybe move into a CB role, then I think that would solidify the back. As it was mentioned, he got exposed as the game wore on. The team is not far off

Edited March 14, 2022 by MtnJax

[MillionDollarCam]

Will we get our first home goal? Will we get our first point on the table? Will the crowd still show up? Might we even get our first win?

More to come at 7.

[MillionDollarCam]

 

Looks like a 4-4-2 tonight, maybe a diamond with the four in the midfield.

GK - Kahlina - (Marks)

LB - Fuchs - (Armour/Mora)

LCB - Makoun

RCB - Corujo - (Walkes)

RB - Lindsey - (Afful)

CDM - Alcivar - (Jones)

CM - Franco - (Ortiz)

CM - Bronico - (Ruiz)

ACM - Bender (I list him as an ACM but I think he’ll play a false 9 today)

LS - Rios

RS - Swiderski - (Gaines)

Potential subs are behind the starters.

[MtnJax]

This WAXN crap sucks for those of us who stream through other means. I hope I can watch on ESPN+

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3 minutes ago, MtnJax said:

This WAXN crap sucks for those of us who stream through other means. I hope I can watch on ESPN+

I have to watch on ESPN+ because I’m in FL, excited for when they come to Orlando.

[MillionDollarCam]

Crowd looks okay, I do wish they’d block off the top portion and only use the lower bowel.

Edit - It appears they are doing that but they need to black it out.

Edited March 19, 2022 by MillionDollarCam

[MillionDollarCam]

On second thought, that crowd is ass.